DISCOVER THE LIGHT

OF OUR CONVICT PAST

Tasmania comes alive in winter with the OFF Season. As darkness looms, explore Port Arthur Historic Site and the Cascades Female Factory to discover the light of our convict past with true tales of resilience, performances held by firelight and markets that will spark your creative spirit.



PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE

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CASCADES FEMALE FACTORY

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Notorious Strumpets & Dangerous Girls

    This in-person storytelling experience will take you on an emotional journey through the stories of seven remarkable convict women.

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  • Convict Women’s Tour

    Oppression. Control. Courage. Perseverance. Learn about convict life at the Cascades Female Factory as told by expert tour guides.

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  • headstone on the isle of the dead

    Isle of the Dead Cemetery Tour

    Some stories should never be forgotten. The Island of the Dead holds the stories of many of the people of Port Arthur - in life and death.

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PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE

  • The Isle of the Dead Cemetery Tour

    Some stories should never be forgotten. The Isle of the Dead holds the stories of many of the people of Port Arthur – in life and death.

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  • Escape from Port Arthur Tour

    Could you have escaped from Port Arthur? Despite the perilous odds, escape attempts were frequent and took many forms.

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  • Port Arthur Historic Site Ghost Tour

    Darkness falls and a hidden side of Port Arthur emerges. Join our black-cloaked guides for a 90-minute lantern-lit Ghost Tours departing after dusk.

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CASCADES FEMALE FACTORY

  • Notorious Strumpets & Dangerous Girls

    This in-person storytelling experience will take you on an emotional journey through the stories of seven remarkable convict women.

    Read More Book Now

  • Convict Women’s Tour

    Oppression. Control. Courage. Perseverance. Learn about convict life at the Cascades Female Factory as told by expert tour guides.

    Read More Book Now

  • The Proud and the Punished

    Tragedy and triumph. Rebellion and redemption. The Proud and the Punished. History is brought to life through this one-woman performance.

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